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18 February 2019

Dutch Parliament Explores Rule of Law Backsliding in Hungary and Poland

European Parliament Votes in Favour of the European Values Instrument

The European Parliament recently voted in favour of the European Values Instrument. Find out why this is an important step in defending civic space and democracy in Europe.

Applications Now Open for the Matra RoLT Training: “Human Rights and Minorities”

NHC is now accepting applications for the 2019 Matra Rule of Law Training Human Rights and Minorities.

Rule of Law is Not Only a National Matter

The 2018 Rule of Law Training Alumni Day took place in Belgrade this year. Participants discussed the rule of law and important role civil servants play in its functioning.

2018 EU Fundamental Rights Colloquium: NHC on Challenges Facing European Civil Society

Ministers, Members of Parliament, civil society leaders, media representatives, academics and activists were at the event and focused in particular on the essential role of civil society in a well-functioning European democracy.

Matra Rule of Law Training: Expanded and Extended to Armenia

The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme has been extended until 2020 and expanded to participants from Armenia.

Applications Now Open for Two Matra RoLT Trainings: “Integrity of Civil Servants” and “Administration of Justice”

Applications now open for 2019 Matra Rule of Law Training Programmes: Integrity of Civil Servants & Administration of Justice, held March 2019.

Final Matra Rule of Law Training Programme of 2018 on Detention and Alternative Sanctions

In October 2018 the final Matra ROLT programme of the year took place. For the first time the topic of Detention and Alternative Sanctions was presented to participants.

Debating Rule of Law in Hungary: Civil Society vs. Government Perspective

Márta Pardavi, Co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC), and András Kocsis, Ambassador of Hungary to the Netherlands debate the rule of law.

NHC Director Speaks about Article 7 Vote on Hungary

Pepijn Gerrits, NHC Director speaks about why Members of European Parliament should vote yes for Article 7 on Hungary.